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X726 BTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,345 mi
Last recorded191,345 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX726 BTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 191,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 188,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 188,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 183,978 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 183,877 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (n/s/f jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (o/s/f jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wing arch slightly rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 178,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 172,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 167,928 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 158,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 148,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 137,383 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 137,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 127,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 116,108 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 103,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

possible exhaust leak unable to inspect due to engine cover

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,470 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 94,446 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 67,972 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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X726 BTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X726 BTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X726 BTA registered?

X726 BTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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